Suspect sought for fatal shooting outside Mount Vernon business

Police in Mount Vernon need help finding a gunman who shot and killed a man at a business complex Sunday night.

Mount Vernon officer who had been shot in head describes what he saw while in coma

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- It's been a year since now-retired Mount Vernon police officer Mike McClaughry was shot in the head while responding to a call.Since then, he's made amazing strides in his recovery.But the 62-year-old has yet to regain his vision.In an interview Friday, McClaughry shared what he says was a spiritual experience while he was in a coma immediately following the shooting."As I was floating around in this nether world, if you will -- this spot is here," McClaughry said, pointing to an area in front of him, "and it's very dark and getting larger."Well, what is this?" he said he thought. "Am I moving towards it or is it coming to me?"I can't tell and that's when it comes to ya -- and to put into a verbalized statement -- 'You don't get to go there -- not yet.

Army Corps: Skagit River flooding could have been 'catastrophic'

While the scenes of a workshop dangling over a crumbling riverbank in Lyman may have made national news, the Seattle office of the Army Corps of Engineers says the reality is that the flooding along the Skagit River last week could have been far worse.

Seafood company settles sexual harassment suit for 75K

A Bellingham-based seafood company has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by three women who worked as clam diggers in the company's Skagit Bay location.

Families in Skagit County desperate for help as eroding soil eats away property

An excruciating situation for a small town in Skagit County. People are watching their homes literally hanging in the balance, on the edge of a cliff because of eroding soil.

Skagit River swallows more than 100-feet of property

Homeowners in Lyman were on edge this weekend as strong currents caused more than 100-feet of property to crumble into the Skagit River.

Shed falls into Skagit River after water erodes almost 100 feet of land

Flood waters from the Skagit River finally destroyed a shed Friday night after the building spent most of the day dangling over the river in the town of Lyman.

Skagit River flooding forces dozens from their homes on Thanksgiving

The rain across western Washington has caused flooding all across Skagit county. The Skagit River reached its highest level in 11 years Thursday causing major flooding in the towns of Hamilton, Mount Vernon, and Concrete.

Rescue efforts underway; Skagit River reaches highest level since '06

The Skagit River reached its highest level in 11 years Thursday causing major flooding in the town of Concrete. Floodwaters are also expected in Mount Vernon and Hamilton Thursday night.

Several towns flooded near Skagit and Skykomish rivers

The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for Thursday, urging caution as minor to moderate flooding along the Nooksack, Skykomish, Snohomish, and Stillaguamish rivers is expected.

VIDEO: Huge waves drench cars on ferry headed to Anacortes

Gale-force wind gusts stirred up Puget Sound Sunday, causing some scares for passengers on Washington State Ferries.

Neighbor recalls what happened as Skagit County home caught fire with two kids inside

“She was saying my kids are in the house, my house is on fire, and my kids are in there,” recalled Carol Eaton who lives behind the now charred three story home in Skagit County on Bay View Road that caught fire early Saturday morning.

Driver killed in fiery head-on collision on NB I-5 in Skagit County

BURLINGTON, Wash. -- One person was killed when a vehicle on southbound I-5 crossed the grass median and collided head-on into a northbound box truck in Skagit County late Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Cascade Mall shooting: Man accused of killing 5 people found dead in jail cell

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- Authorities on Monday said the 20-year-old man charged with fatally shooting five people at a Burlington shopping mall was found dead in jail.Mount Vernon Police Lieutenant Chris Cammock confirmed to Q13 News that Arcan Cetin was found dead overnight in his jail cell.Cetin hanged himself before 9 p.m. Sunday in his Snohomish County jail cell, according to Rosemary Kaholokula, chief criminal deputy prosecutor at the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Officer Mike McClaughry opens up about shooting that took his sight

Mount Vernon Police Officer Mike McClaughry said he stunned by the outpouring of support he has received since being shot in December.

An emotional welcome home for Mount Vernon officer shot in the line of duty

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- An emotionally powerful welcome home was given Tuesday to Mount Vernon police officer Mike McClaughry, who was shot in the head and critically injured while on a call Dec. 15.He was released from Seattle's Harborview Medical Center on Tuesday.It’s a miracle he survived his gunshot wound, but he paid a high price, losing his sight.

Mount Vernon police officer shot in the head to be released from hospital today

SEATTLE -- A Mount Vernon police officer recovering from a gunshot wound to the head on Dec. 15 was released from the hospital on Tuesday, his family says."Dad is coming home!!" wrote April McClaughry, the daughter of officer Michael "Mick" McClaughry, on the family's Facebook page."He will be coming home on Tuesday 2/14, yes Valentines Day!